Tuesday Tip: Green Tea for Anxiety

Changing from coffee to green
tea may help mental health.

Green tea is so easy, quick, and healthy, and it may reduce anxiety!

While I am naturally more attracted to either coffee or black tea as my beverage of choice while working on a project, sometimes I use green tea as a natural nervous system support.

The leaves of the camellia sinensis plant that are used to make green tea contain a rare amino acid called L-theanine. In a study published in Nutritional Neuroscience in July, 2013, researchers state that L-theanine is able to modulate neurotransmitters and hormones in the brain, and also improve memory and learning while reducing stress.

Previous studies from around the world have also confirmed the ability of green tea and L-theanine to reduce blood pressure, anxiety, stress, while enhancing cognitive performance.

Great for when you need something to get you through a stressful project!

You can buy L-theanine capsules, but green tea is infinitely cheaper and has extra benefits for your immune system, cardiovascular health, dental health and weight control.

I'm not saying, replace all your coffee and black tea with green tea. I myself would never do that.

But green tea is such a simple and perfect remedy for when you're feeling anxious. Next time you are feeling under pressure, fork out for a high quality, certified organic green tea product and give it a try.

Let me know your feedback! 

Natural Coffee Alternatives

You! Put down that cup of coffee! Yes, YOU!

Artists, writers and, well, people everywhere often drink a lot more coffee than they really should. Why not, you ask? Well, you have a point. It increases energy, focus, metabolism, and just tastes darn delicious.

But how much is too much coffee? Health Canada published an excellent article in 2006 detailing just how much caffeine is recommended for different members of the population. I believe most people try to keep their coffee intake within reason, but time and time again I've also talked to people who say